UKWA News

Women’s introduction to Formula and slalom day

Posted: 29th May 2008, in Upcoming.

Joanna Wright cruising across the sea.The day is aimed at any ladies who fancy giving this type of windsurfing a shot and no previous experience is needed.
And the best part about the day is its completely free!


great racing weekend at christchurch open

Posted: 27th May 2008, in Reports.

an international flavour to the second round of the 2008 Cup Seies .The formula fleet attracted top class entries from (ITA456); (SUI322); (DEN13); and Allison Shreeve (AUS911) completing her visit to uk to promote the Formula One-Design for 2012.
However the star turn of the weekend fell to Ross Williams (GBR83) making an unscheduled , but nevertheless welcome, visit to UK.


Rutland Techno Report

Posted: 24th May 2008, in Reports.

Rutland Water, Part 2 of the UKWA Inland Series and an RYA selection event for those wishing to apply for the 2008/2009 Bic Techno National Junior Squad and also part of the selection process for the team who will represent Team GBR at the Techno World Championships in Sopot, Poland in August. National Squad coach Oli Woodcock, together with Ian Roberts and Isy Hutchinson were in attendance on behalf of the RYA.


important info re Christchurch…

Posted: 20th May 2008, in Upcoming.

access to event site….
registration times …
kona charter……


Reports from whitwell

Posted: 20th May 2008, in Reports.

Two reports, the first from Allison Shreeve on her experiences at Whitwelll and the performance of the FW One Design; second from our resident formula expert, Dr Xav….


Junior Windsurfers make waves at Whitwell…

Posted: 20th May 2008, in Reports.

Event director Helen Cartwright is confident Britain’s windsurfing champions of tomorrow were among the 62-strong fleet when the country’s most promising young windsurfers did battle at the first ever RYA National Junior Windsurfing Championships at Whitwell, Rutland Water this weekend (17-18 May).


Whitwell delivers… 8 races for 125 competitors

Posted: 18th May 2008, in Reports.

A great turnout for Inlands 2, with over 120 racers competing in 8 races (including the marathon )…and that was just the main course! Congratulations to Midland Region for another super event.


Whitwell day 1-Xavier wins Marathon.

Posted: 18th May 2008, in Reports.

A successful days racing at Whitwell,Rutland Water- with 3 races for all fleets and the Marathon. The marathon record set by Ross Williams remains intact , but despite “challenging” conditons the top 4 positions were filled by formula racers..


FWOD and Allison Shreeve visit Inlands 2…..

Posted: 16th May 2008, in Upcoming.

The second leg of a short european tour to promote the formula bid for 2012 begins with a visit to UK by Allison Shreeve (AUS911).The three times (and current) formula world champion will be competing in the Inlands 2 , before moving onto Christchurch for the British Open….


New dates for Hove Freestyle Training Camp..

Posted: 16th May 2008, in Upcoming.

The dates have been changed to September 27th and 28th. Full details will be published nearer the time; meanwhile, apologies for any inconvenience caused.


RYA Juniors set for Whitwell..

Posted: 16th May 2008, in Upcoming.

Britain’s budding windsurf stars of tomorrow have the chance to show off their fledgling talents this weekend (17-18 May) when the RYA stages its first ever RYA National Junior Windsurfing Championships at Whitwell, Rutland Water.


35 entries for Rhosneigr….

Posted: 11th May 2008, in Reports.

Despite the lack of wind & waves at Rhosneigr, the 35 entrants who made their way to North Wales had a cracking weekend of longboard windsurfing, wake boarding, snowboarding and endless toboggan runs at Llandudno Ski Centre and of course some quality evening entertainment courtesy of Dave Buckland and his crew.